LJ Martin Injury News & Updates
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Returns with nine total touches
Martin recorded eight rushes for 56 yards during Saturday's 45-13 defeat versus Iowa State.
ANALYSIS
Martin was able to get in the backfield but did see fewer carries than QB Jake Retzlaff (17) and RB Aidan Robbins (10). On a positive note, he was the most effective with 7.0 yards per carry which could lead to him seeing more work against Oklahoma next week.
Nov 11, 2023
Expected to play vs Iowa State
Offensive coach Aaron Roderick indicated Thursday that Martin (undisclosed) will be active for Saturday's matchup against Iowa State, Casey Lundquist of SI.com reports.
ANALYSIS
After missing two games due to injury, Martin will be able to take the field against the Hawkeyes. The 6-foot-2 running back had 40 carries for 215 yards and two touchdowns across his last three appearances.
Nov 8, 2023
DNP vs West Virginia
Martin did not log a snap during Saturday's 37-7 loss to West Virginia.
ANALYSIS
Martin missed the Week 9 matchup against Texas and was cleared to play against West Virginia but did not take the field during the lopsided defeat. The freshman running back has 95 carries for 437 yards and four touchdowns for the Cougars this season.
Nov 4, 2023
Active but won't start
Martin (undisclosed) is good to go for Saturday's game against West Virginia but will not start, Greg Wrubell of BYU football reports.
ANALYSIS
Martin was unable to go a week ago versus Texas but will be in action Saturday and should be back in the fold. The true freshman figures to see more of a split with Aidan Robbins who is expected to get the start. Martin has certainly been the more impactful back of the two, total 438 yards and four touchdowns on 96 carries this season.
Oct 30, 2023
Questionable vs West Virginia
Coach Aaron Roderick indicated Monday that Martin's (undisclosed) availability for Saturday's game against West Virginia is still to be determined, Mitch Harper of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.
ANALYSIS
Roderick also mentioned he believes Martin got banged up during the game against Texas Tech. The freshman running back has totaled 95 carries for 437 yards and four touchdowns across eight games. Should he be unavailable, Aidan Robbins and Deion Smith could see more opportunities.
Oct 29, 2023
DNP against Texas
Martin (undisclosed) didn't play Saturday against Texas.
ANALYSIS
While Martin's participation in warmups was encouraging, in the end, he didn't play a single snap, just like head coach Kalani Sitake indicated, as he said that he's unlikely to give it a go. Aidan Robbins and Deion Smith are candidates to receive increased workloads in his absence.
Oct 28, 2023
Taking some reps in warmups
Martin (undisclosed) is taking some warmup reps ahead of Saturday's game against Texas, Mitch Harper of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.
ANALYSIS
While Martin's participation in warmups is encouraging, it's worth noting that head coach Kalani Sitake indicated prame that he's unlikely to give it a go. The freshman running back is likely questionable, at best, leading up to the contest, with Aidan Robbins likely next in line for reps if he can't go.
Oct 28, 2023
Expected to sit out Saturday
Martin is unlikely to play Saturday due to an undisclosed injury, Greg Wrubell of BYU Radio reports.
ANALYSIS
Martin suffered his injury in last week's contest and isn't expected to suit up Saturday. Aidan Robbins and Deion Smith are candidates to receive increased workloads in his absence.
Oct 22, 2023
Team-high 93 rushing yards in win
Martin tallied 10 rushes for 93 yards during Saturday's 27-14 victory over Texas Tech.
ANALYSIS
Martin posted a team-high 93 rushing yards yet is still looking for his first 100-yard rushing performance of the season. The impressive true freshman has received double-digit carries in every game this year. He could have a tough time in a hostile environment at Texas next week.
Oct 15, 2023
Totals 75 yards in loss
Martin tallied 14 carries for 56 yards and reeled in all four targets for 19 yards during Saturday's 44-11 defeat to TCU.
ANALYSIS
Martin has double-digit carries in each of his last four games, however, has yet to rush over 100 yards in any single game. He did have a season-high four targets as BYU struggled to move the ball against the Horned Frogs. BYU will play Texas Tech next week.
Sep 30, 2023
Two rushing scores in win at home
Martin recorded 16 rushes for 66 yards and two touchdowns and hauled in his only target for two yards during Friday's 35-27 win versus Cincinnati.
ANALYSIS
Martin has been on a roll with at least one touchdown in three straight games. The true freshman has been a pleasant surprise for the Cougars as he has handled double-digit carries in four of five games. It appears that BYU has found their new running back for the future. The team is on a bye next week before heading to TCU on Oct. 14.
Sep 24, 2023
TD reception in loss at Kansas
Martin logged 11 carries for 28 yards and hauled in 1 of 2 targets for 10 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 38-27 loss against Kansas.
ANALYSIS
Martin posted his first TD reception of his career and led the team in carries once again. The true freshman is BYU's preferred option in the backfield as he has double-digit carries in three of four games. Look for him to have another chance at a productive outing against Cincinnati next week.
Sep 17, 2023
Pair of scores at Arkansas
Martin recorded 23 rushes for 77 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 38-31 win against Arkansas. He also caught both of his targets for 11 yards.
ANALYSIS
Martin, a true freshman, recorded his first and second touchdown of his young collegiate career in the upset of the Razorbacks. With a successful outing in a hostile environment on the road, Martin could see more playing time as the conference season progresses. That starts at Kansas this next week.
Sep 13, 2023
Set to start Saturday
BYU offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick said Martin will be the team's starting running back in Saturday's game versus Arkansas, Jay Drew of The Deseret News reports.
ANALYSIS
Martin has received more carries than Aidan Robbins in each of the team's first two outings, so this isn't much of a surprise. While Robbins will play Saturday, Martin will be the team's lead running back.
Sep 3, 2023
Leads the way in the first game
Martin totaled 16 carries for 91 yards during Saturday's 14-0 win against Sam Houston State.
ANALYSIS
Martin led the backfield with a team-high 16 carries while teammate Aidan Robbins had seven carries for 23 yards. It was quarterback Kedon Slovis who surprisingly accumulated a pair of rushing scores in his debut. BYU will play Southern Utah next week.
Aug 16, 2023
Will see action as freshman
Offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick said Martin has been a standout in camp and will play this season, Casey Lundquist of Sports Illustrated reports.
ANALYSIS
Roderick gave glowing reviews of Martin after practice Tuesday, saying he is "one of the best players on this team." Martin, a true freshman from El Paso, came to BYU as a four-star recruit and is a bigger back, coming in at 6-feet-2-inches and 205 pounds. While he will be competing with the rest of the running back room led by Aidan Robbins, it's a promising sign that he'll be in the mix so early in his collegiate career.
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